Buzzwords and goals come and go in every field. In the early childhood field, self-regulation…
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Giving Children the Attention They Want and Need
How many of these scenarios are familiar to you? A child creates something, and a…
Does Saying “Good Job!” Lead to Challenging Behavior?
Do you often hear yourself saying “Good job!” to the children? I used to –…
When Did Parenting Become Overparenting?
This morning as I listened to yet another report about the university cheating scandal, I…
No Fine Motor Skills? What’s the Big Deal?
In a previous post, I wrote that according to many, many teachers, today’s children seriously…
Are Young Children Really OK with More Academics?
A couple of weeks ago, I read an article in Chalkbeat titled “Kindergarten classes are…
Please Help Spread the Word About Screen Time
A colleague in London sent me a newspaper article about the cot (crib, here in…
In Defense of Active Learning: Teaching Children the Way They Learn
I once heard a workshop leader say, “We often set up environments for children that…
The Real Dangers of Childhood: How Do We Help People See Them?
“I walked or biked to school for years, but my children don’t. I worry about…
Children Are Losing Their Connection to Nature – and the Consequences Are Real
Have you seen the Hidden Valley ad in which they sit down with three generations…